Fleetguard · HF Hydraulic · inline line
HF6028 filter element: specifications & equivalents
The HF6028 is a Fleetguard inline-line hydraulic filter element, sized 114.83 × 180.09 mm OD × length (ID 57.53 mm), rated at 11.5 µm absolute (11.5 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889). Verify against the current manufacturer data sheet before ordering.
Envelope OD × L 114.83 × 180.09 mm
Inside diameter 57.53 mm
Filtration rating 11.5 µm abs.
Beta rating 11.5 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889
Collapse / burst 5.52 bar
Line type inline
Catalog verified. Parameters extracted from the manufacturer’s electronic
catalog / official interchange document and checked 2026-09-28. Confidence score 0.90.
Specifications and cross-references are taken from the Fleetguard online catalog API. Where both TWA and Beta ratings are published the conventions differ — verify cleanliness targets, collapse rating and seal configuration against the current Fleetguard data sheet before ordering.
Specification table
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Filter type | inline line |
| Filtration rating | 11.5 µm |
| Rating basis | absolute |
| Beta ratio | 11.5 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889 |
| Outside diameter OD | 114.83 mm |
| Inside diameter ID | 57.53 mm |
| Length | 180.09 mm |
| End caps | open-ended cartridge element |
| Rated flow | 95 L/min |
| Collapse / burst pressure | 5.52 bar |
| Integral bypass valve | none (housing/valve-dependent) |
| Manufacturer part no. | HF6028 |
| Source catalog | Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard: Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 |
Sources: Cummins Filtration / Fleetguard — Fleetguard online product catalog (fleetguard.com) — accessed 2026-09-28.
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Dimensions & series range
| Outside diameter | 114.83 mm (4.521 in) |
| Inside diameter | 57.53 mm (2.265 in) |
| Overall length | 180.09 mm (7.090 in) |
Cross references & equivalents
| Equivalent model | Brand | Match level | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
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↔ 1571 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 1571 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 25011584 page in verification queue | UFI | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 25011584 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 50S40W page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 50S40W as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ 51571 | WIX Filters | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 51571 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 641 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 641 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 85571 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 85571 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 922974 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 922974 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ 92571 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists 92571 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A147295 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists A147295 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A147925 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists A147925 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ A46403 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists A46403 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ CH6486 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists CH6486 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ H30266 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists H30266 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0602800 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0602800 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF0602800J page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF0602800 J as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ HF895 page in verification queue | Fleetguard | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists HF895 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ LH4931 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists LH4931 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ MCA46403 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists MCA46403 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P173606 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P173606 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P266 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P266 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P551193 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P551193 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ P779524 page in verification queue | Donaldson | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists P779524 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PF1036 page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PF1036 as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
| ↔ PT380 | Baldwin Filters | partial | Baldwin's Form 561 Number-Finder cross-reference lists HF6028 (KIT) as replaced by Baldwin PT380. Form/fit listing without published performance data — verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
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↔ PT380KIT page in verification queue | Aftermarket | partial | Fleetguard's online catalog lists PT380KIT as an interchange for HF6028. Envelope cross-reference; verify micron grade, collapse rating and seal configuration before substituting. |
Interchange levels: full catalog-confirmed drop-in · partial verify parameters · verify manual confirmation required. Links resolve to the equivalent model's specification page where available.
How the HF6028 model number is decoded
- HF6028Fleetguard HF-series hydraulic cartridge element part number.
- 180.09 mmOverall height.
- 114.83 mmLargest outside diameter.
- 57.53 mmLargest end inside diameter.
- 11.5 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889Published efficiency ratings.
Typical equipment & applications
- Construction, agricultural and industrial hydraulic circuits
- Mobile-equipment hydraulic return and pressure lines
Selection pitfalls — read before you substitute
- “10 µm nominal” and “12 µm at β1000” can describe the very same media — one is reported at β≥200, the other at β≥1000 per ISO 16889. Compare ratings at the same Beta test point, not just the printed micron number.
- Nitrile (NBR) seals are standard for mineral hydraulic oil but fail early in some phosphate-ester fluids and at sustained high temperature; verify seal compound against the fluid data sheet (fluorocarbon/Viton executions may be required).
- End-cap geometry and the number/position of O-rings block interchange even when OD and length match — visually compare end caps before fitting, especially with aftermarket cartridges.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of the HF6028 filter element?
The published envelope is 114.83 mm OD × 180.09 mm length with a 57.53 mm inside diameter (4.521 × 7.090 in × 2.265 in ID). Confirm against the housing drawing before ordering.
What micron rating does HF6028 use?
This element is rated 11.5 µm absolute — 11.5 µm at β75(c) per ISO 16889. Always compare Beta ratings at the same test point: two brands may print different micron numbers for the same physical grade.
What replaces the HF6028 filter element?
25 partial match(es) requiring parameter review
How do I read the HF6028 part number?
See the designation decoder above: each segment of HF6028 encodes size, line type, filtration grade and media/collapse execution.
Is a same-envelope aftermarket element always a drop-in replacement?
No. Matching OD and length only proves the cartridge fits the bowl. End-cap style, seal compound, micron/Beta rating, collapse pressure and bypass configuration must also match; the table above tags every equivalent as full, partial or verify for exactly this reason.
How often should a hydraulic return-line element be replaced?
Replace at the housing manufacturer’s recommended differential-pressure setting (commonly signalled by a clogging indicator), or on a time-based service interval when no indicator is fitted — never wait for bypass to open continuously, because unfiltered oil then reaches the valves.
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